Manufacturing Engineer: Automation & Process Innovation

Caterpillar Brazil; Nuevo Laredo; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Mexico to join a global team focused on enhancing equipment and processes in an active production environment.

You will analyze changes, support planning and maintenance, and drive improvements in machining and automation using collaborative technologies. Strong communication in English is required, with a focus on reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 80% English level, written and oral communication.
• 2+ years of machining experience (turning, milling, multi-axis, grinding).
• Experience leading improvement projects related to machining.
• Knowledge of Project Management critical path driven.
• Negotiation with customers and prioritization skills.
• Effective communication to solve production problems or pursue improvements.
• Proficient with Geometric Tolerancing and 1E specs.
• Machining background and offline programming proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.
• Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.
• Analyzing engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all changes.
• Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.
• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.
• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.

Skills

Collaborative Automation

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Engineering - MFG

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Education

BS degree (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)

Tools

Power Apps

Dataverse

Power Automate

Power BI

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Mexico to join a global team focused on enhancing equipment and processes in an active production environment.

You will analyze changes, support planning and maintenance, and drive improvements in machining and automation using collaborative technologies. Strong communication in English is required, with a focus on reliability and efficiency.